Homemade Trebuchet.

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:41 pm

Hello!
I'm in the procces of making a Gondor Trebuchet,but there seems to be a lack of picture on the web of the GW one.I've found tons of pictures of the front,but none of the back.So my question was,does anyone have any pictures of one?Or maybe a picture in there Gallery?
Any help would be very helpful!

Nurin · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:13 pm

Home made trebuchet? Sounds awsome =)

I suppose you've tried google-searching for pictures of it?

Otherwise, I'd suggest you take a look on a normal trebuchet from Wikipedia or something, and make one sticking out from GW's... Though, I suppose that's abit of the idea when making your own. =P

My friend has one, but I've got no pictures of it.. But err, it's quite simular to the front I think, except the trigger stuff and all that...

Nurin · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:18 pm

One of the google hits was from this site, a diorama by Tidoco, check his gallery =) It's from the side, but pretty much shows what it looks like on the back.

(Didn't want to link to his gallery without permision, but just search in the memberlist =P )

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:40 pm

Thanks! That helps alot. :-D

And by the way,thank you for being so freindly to a new guy!You have aswered every question i've posted. :rofl:

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:00 pm

Hey there, I built a trebuchet a little while back, you can still find it in my gallery. I'm also writing an article on one, and although it's not finished I can send you what I have so far if you want...

Good luck on it! Don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions... I think that after two homemade trebuchets I might have some useful knowledge in the matter

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:24 pm

WOW!! that looks awesome!Did you have any dificulty with finding pictures of the GW one.....Could you post a picture of the back of it?

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:19 pm

The GW Battlecry trebuchet represents the smallest of the weapons mounted on the walls of Minas Tirith. You can see it in Framecaplib images of RotK, at Gandalf's fighting position.

http://www.framecaplib.com/lotrlib/html ... tk1228.htm
http://www.framecaplib.com/lotrlib/html ... tk1245.htm

I prefer the bigger trebuchets, the version that smashed siege towers and nearly got old Concrete-Bonce, Gothmog. So I built one:

http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/album_ ... ic_id=5449

That reminds me, I need a few more... :lol:

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:59 pm

Excellent!That looks amazing!The pictures really help.

Phantom_Lord · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:30 pm

we also have an exellent article by shark_of_mirkwood here on the site:
http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/kb.php ... icle&k=355

i know it isn't exactly what you are trying to build but many of the features are the same(if that how you say that in english...) :oops:

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:24 pm

Thank you,thought the main thing i'm looking for are the trigger parts,and the rope work's.But thank you any way!

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:01 am

Well first of all, are you building a fully functioning trebuchet, or just one for display? Mine is just for display, and it has no real trigger... just a manual release by the crew and the rock goes flying (that is if it would function

) It's quite late right now, but I promise that tomorrow I'll post a picture of the back of my trebuchet (not the one in the gallery... a better, improved model)... it ressembles that of GW slightly more then the 1st one

imrail · **Joined:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:24 pm **Posts:** 666

Wasn't there a guide for it in a BGIME?
One of the later issues.

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:15 pm

Hey Eorltheyoung, I'll PM you with the passage in my article explaining the ropework and stuff... I'm sure that there'll be atleast something of use in there

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:23 pm

First of all,no it's not going to be functional,just for the game. Secondly,that would be great Ranger of Gondor! Pictures are always good. Thirdly ,I'm not sure imrail, I don't have any of the BGIME,but thanks!

Atan · **Posted:** Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:17 pm

Hey Eorltheyoung

I remember I once searched youtube for trebuchets. After some searching I came to a video where there is explained how to build one. Also on the homepage of this guy there were plans for construction...
I don't have the link now but you could search youtube as well. It may be very useful.

I hope I could help you!

El Rabbito · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:01 am

Here's a pic of mine...not the best angle but you can PM me and I can take a few more shots for you.

http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/album_ ... ic_id=8897

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:39 pm

Thank you Atan.

Very nice trebuchet,El Rabbito.I'll PM you though.

Anduril Blade of Kings · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:12 pm

All this talk of trebuchets is getting to me....I'm going to have to make one too. Corsair, your's is simply stunning, and everyone else, yours are all really good too.

Eorltheyoung · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:45 pm

,that it will,its a itch only a trebuchet can scratch!You should make one.

Eaothen-the-brave · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:05 pm

hi, I made 2 trebuchet aswell, I can take some picture if you want (: just pm me then

ps: it is made out of ice cream sticks^^ I don't know how you call it in English but, oh well... :roll:

bye,
Jorn. (:

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